# qualified

Pronunciation: US say "KWAH-luh-fyd" /ˈkwɑləfaɪd/; say "KWO-li-fyd" UK /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/, AUS /ˈkwɔl.ɪ.fɑed/

## Adjective

1. Having the training, skills, and other requirements needed for a particular position or task.
   - Simple: Having the right training, skills, or experience needed for a job.
   - _After years of training, she is finally qualified to operate the equipment._
   - _Employers want workers who are qualified for the specific tasks involved._
2. Made less than absolute by attached conditions or reservations; not unconditional.
   - Simple: True only in part because of certain limits or conditions, not full or complete.
   - _His endorsement was qualified by several concerns about the budget._
   - _The review offered qualified praise, noting both strengths and flaws._

## Verb

3. Simple past and past participle of qualify. — simple past and past participle of qualify
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of qualify. Use this form for something that already happened.
   - _The team qualified for the championship after a strong season._
   - _Several runners qualified during yesterday's trial heats._

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